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BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,690

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $14,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,599

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $13,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720092009
Model3-Series3-SeriesC30C30
Trim328d330iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $42,950 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $42,020 $40,625 $22,372 $24,393
Premium Package 1,700 1,700    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,205 2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 525 525
Heated front seats 500 500 450 450
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,200 200
Special order charge     300 300
Power front seats     900 900
Satellite radio     395  
Cruise control     185  
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Xenon HID headlights     700 700
Proximity key     450 450
Bluetooth cell phone link     295 295
Fog lights     295  
Automatic climate control, front     250 250
Compass     250 250
Power-folding mirrors     250 250
Universal garage door opener     225 225
Automatic air recirculation     200 200
Cargo cover     180 180
Center armrest(s), second row     40 40
Rain-sensing wipers     175 175
Wood trim     150 150
Cargo area partition net     145 145
Trip computer     100 100
Premium Package 1,565 1,565    
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 2,073 2,073
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 494 494
Heated front seats 460 460 423 423
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,128 188
Special order charge     282 282
Power front seats     846 846
Satellite radio     371  
Cruise control     174  
Sunroof     1,128 1,128
Xenon HID headlights     658 658
Proximity key     423 423
Bluetooth cell phone link     277 277
Fog lights     277  
Automatic climate control, front     235 235
Compass     235 235
Power-folding mirrors     235 235
Universal garage door opener     212 212
Automatic air recirculation     188 188
Cargo cover     169 169
Center armrest(s), second row     38 38
Rain-sensing wipers     165 165
Wood trim     141 141
Cargo area partition net     136 136
Trip computer     94 94
Options (change) 6,300 6,300 11,065 9,190
Options (change) 5,780 5,780 10,402 8,640
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $51,745 $50,245 $35,690 $35,965
Total Invoice $48,795 $47,400 $33,599 $33,858

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,499
Model Year2017201720092009
Model3-Series3-SeriesC30C30
Trim328d330iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$51,745$50,245$35,690$35,965
Adjustments for Features-6,580-6,68000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,165$43,565$35,690$35,965
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0$275
Total Invoice$48,795$47,400$33,599$33,858
Adjustments for Features-6,205-6,30200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,590$41,098$33,599$33,858
Cost Above Minimum$1,492$0$0$259

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2017201720092009
Model3-Series3-SeriesC30C30
Trim328d330iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,980$9,080$2,400$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,580$6,680$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,205-6,30200

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20172009
Model3-SeriesC30
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length182.0 in167.4 in
Width71.3 in70.2 in
Height56.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,663 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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